My name is Paul Robledo and I’m a Freshman Admissions Counselor.  As an alum of Dominican College, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business, I have a special connection with the school.  In addition to being a student, I was also an athlete and Coach.

I look forward to working with you as you navigate through the admissions process and will be here to provide you with any assistance you may need.

Hometown:  Mohegan Lake, NY

Favorite Academic Memory:  Earning a 3.3 gpa in Paralegal studies from Boston University.

Advice:  Don’t rush!  Take your time on deciding where you want to spend the next four years of your life.  It has to be right FOR YOU!

Hobby:  Instructing young baseball players when I can and watching movies.

Hi All!

My name is Joette Yore and I am one of the Freshman Admissions Counselors here at Dominican College.

I received my Master of Science degree in Educational Counseling from Long Island University/Rockland Campus and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ithaca College. I was the Assistant Director of Admissions here many years ago.  I left to pursue other interests, but I am back as a Freshman Counselor!  Dominican College is such a close-knit community and I am so glad to return! I look forward to guiding you through the admissions process. Please feel free to reach out to me for any assistance you may need!

Hometown: Congers, NY

Favorite Academic Memory: I received a 4.0 in my Master’s program and received an Academic Achievement award.  I gave a short commencement speech. It felt great to be acknowledged in such a way after all my hard work!

Advice: Make sure you keep on top of your academics while also enjoying a social life.  College is an amazing experience. Keep in mind that you are preparing for your career when you graduate.  Make the most of campus resources to help you succeed and achieve your goals.

Hobby: I go hiking almost every week.  It’s exciting to explore a different trail each time.  Besides being an avid reader as well, I love spending time with my two dogs and two cats.  

Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey Huffield and I am one of the Freshman Admissions Counselors! I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Marist College, with a concentration in Human Resources and a minor in Psychology. I am very excited to be back in the college community environment and to guide perspective students through the application and enrollment process. I hope to help you and your families feel more comfortable with the process and ensure you have a place to come for any questions or concerns you may have.

Hometown: Suffern, NY

Favorite College Memory: Going into Marist as a transfer student my sophomore year, I was placed in a freshman dorm. I decided that I may be better off moving into sophomore housing in my second semester in order to be in an environment with more students in my class. Even though I was nervous, being that I was moving out of the dorm with the people I knew best so far and into a dorm with complete strangers, it was a great decision. It became my favorite semester of college as I built great friendships with girls who are some of my closest friends today.

Advice: The best advice I can give is to step out of your comfort zone! Going into the college environment, away from your family and high school friends, can definitely be intimidating and overwhelming. However, keep in mind that everyone is in the same boat as you! So put yourself out there – introduce yourself to someone in your class or join a club that fits your interests, and I promise you will find people equally as eager to find their way as you are.

Hobby: I have been dancing since I was little and my favorite style is tap, which I was thrilled to be able to continue doing when I joined the Dance Ensemble at Marist College.

Hi everyone! My name is Melani Salibian, and I am one of the Freshman Admissions Counselors! I received my Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Arizona State University and I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from of the State University of New York College at Cortland. I have a concentration in Public Relations and Advertising along with a minor in Sociology and a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. I love the Dominican College community and I am so excited to be able to work with perspective students to assist you and your family throughout the college application process! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have!

Hometown: Nanuet, NY

Favorite College Memory: I loved stepping out of my comfort zone to join various clubs and organizations. While it can be intimidating at first, it became one of the best decisions I have ever made. By doing so, I have met my lifelong best friends and created lasting relationships!

Advice: As a student, I encourage you to make the most of your time in college. College goes by very quickly, so take advantage of all the activities available to you and join clubs and organizations! Step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

Hobby: I love to travel and experience new cultures!